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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.40, 687.36 and 180.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.40, 687.36 and 180.66 is: 270.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.40 : 687.36 = 180.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.40/687.36 = 180.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.40x = 687.36 × 180.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.40x = 124,178.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,178.46/458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.90

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